| Tyler Walker, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:28 PM CT |
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| Tyler Walker was removed from the Giants versus Dodgers game on Saturday night as he appeared to re-aggravate his a troublesome groin injury. |
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| Brian Wilson, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:24 PM CT |
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| Brian Wilson converted his 15th straight save of the year on Saturday night, his 24th overall to lead the National League. |
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| Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:22 PM CT |
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| Aaron Rowand had two hits and an RBI in the Giants 5-2 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday night. |
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| Matt Kemp, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 11:20 PM CT |
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| Matt Kemp, hitting leadoff for the Dodgers, went 2-for-4 with a run scored for the Dodgers. He was also caught stealing for the fifth time this season. |
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| Chan Ho Park, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 11:17 PM CT |
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| Chan Ho Park allowed just one run over six innings in a solid outing against the Giants. Park walked three and struck out seven while allowing just three hits. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:14 PM CT |
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| Barry Zito pitched his most dominating game since become a Giant by striking out 10 Dodgers on his way to his first home victory of the season, 5-2 over the Dodgers. |
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| Juan Cruz, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/5, 10:53 PM CT |
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| Juan Cruz was removed from the D'backs game on Saturday night due to an undisclosed arm injury. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Saturday 7/5, 10:50 PM CT |
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| Jake Peavy held the D'backs scoreless for seven innings on his way to win number six for the Padres. Peavy allowed just five base runners (three hits, two walks), while striking out six Diamondbacks. |
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| Doug Davis, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/5, 10:47 PM CT |
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| Doug Davis held the Padres 2-9 hitters to four hits and no runs through eight innings, but unfortunately for him, Padres leadoff hitter Scott Hairston hit two home runs leading to three RBI to saddle Davis with his fourth loss. |
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| Scott Hairston powered two long balls on Saturday night off Doug Davis as he went on to produce three hits, three RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa improved to 3-4 after allowing three runs in five innings against the Marlins. De La Rosa was a bit erratic allowing six hits and three walks, but he still held on for the win. |
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| Matt Lindstrom pitched a clean inning in his first appearance since June 22nd thanks to two strikeouts. |
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| Cody Ross, CF, Florida Marlins | Saturday 7/5, 10:33 PM CT |
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| Cody Ross ripped his 14th home run leading to three hits, two runs and four RBI for the Marlins. |
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| Ryan Spilborghs, continuing to take advantage of an injury that is keeping Willy Taveras out of the lineup, went 2-for-4 with three runs scored on Saturday night. |
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| Jerry Hairston Jr. scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning for the Reds. Hairston went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and his 14th steal of the year on the night. |
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| Francisco Cordero blew his fourth save of the year on Saturday, but his offense bailed him out leading to his fourth victory of the year. |
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| Josh Fogg, P, Cincinnati Reds | Saturday 7/5, 10:06 PM CT |
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| Josh Fogg allowed just one run over six innings in a masterful job stepping in for Aaron Harang. Fogg allowed just one walk and six hits over the six innings with only one K. |
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| Tim Redding, P, Washington Nationals | Saturday 7/5, 10:03 PM CT |
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| Tim Redding allowed just one run over six innings against the Reds, but he was still left without a win or loss in his ninth straight no-decision. |
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| Jamie Moyer, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 7/5, 9:48 PM CT |
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| Jamie Moyer failed to secure his eighth victory of the season on Saturday night though he held the Mets to three runs over 6.2 innings. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 7/5, 9:46 PM CT |
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| Ryan Howard socked his 23rd home run of the season on Saturday leading to three RBI to give him 76 on the year. |
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| Damion Easley had a big night on Saturday with three hits, two runs scored and an RBI for the Mets out of the five hole. |
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| Ryan Church was removed from the Mets game on Saturday night after complaining of dizziness, according to the New York Post. |
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| Elijah Dukes, RF, Washington Nationals | Saturday 7/5, 9:28 PM CT |
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| Elijah Dukes may have severely injured his right knee after crashing into a wall while make a catch, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Brian McCann went deep for his 15th home run of the year for the Braves. |
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| Chris Sampson took advantage of a start picked up due to injury to Roy Oswalt, and he used the chance well in his fourth victory of the season. Sampson allowed a mere two hits, and no walks, in holding the Braves to one run over five innings. |
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| Jo-Jo Reyes fell to 3-7 on Saturday by allowing four tuns to the Astros in 4.1 innings. Reyes allowed six hits and three walks while only striking out two. |
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| Mark Loretta had a big night on Saturday with three doubles, leading to four RBI, in the Astros 6-1 victory over the Braves. |
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| Greg Smith, P, Colorado Rockies | Saturday 7/5, 9:00 PM CT |
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| Greg Smith had another rough outing on Saturday as he was tagged with his seventh loss do to four runs in five innings against the White Sox. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 7/5, 8:52 PM CT |
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| Nate McLouth returned to the lineup on Saturday after a bout with the stomach flu, but he went 0-for-4 dropping his average to .278. |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 8:49 PM CT |
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| Eric Gagne was the beneficiary of offense on Saturday as he worked a scoreless ninth inning and then watched his teammates score the winning run off the Pirates to give him his second victory of the season. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 8:46 PM CT |
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| Dave Bush dazzled the Pirates for eight innings allowing just one run without walking a single batter in a seven strikeout no-decision. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 7/5, 8:43 PM CT |
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| Paul Maholm pitched eight excellent innings on Saturday though he picked up a no-decision after engaging in a pitching battle with David Bush. Both pitchers went eight innings and allowed just a single run, with Maholm walking one and striking out six. |
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| CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 8:17 PM CT |
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| The Milwaukee Brewers continue to pursue C.C. Sabathia, but according to a report on ESPN they haven't yet offered a package of players strong enough to entice the Indians. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 8:10 PM CT |
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| Brad Penny will not return from his injured shoulder before the All-Start break, according to MLB.com. Penny had to be removed from a simulated game on Saturday as his shoulder began to bother him yet again. "He stopped himself. He felt something in the back of the shoulder," said manager Joe Torre. "He didn't do anything on that particular pitch, but all of a sudden something was weird." |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Saturday 7/5, 8:05 PM CT |
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| John Maine was forced from his start on Saturday night with an injury to his non-pitching arm, an apparent forearm cramp, according to the MLB.com. |
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| Carlos Beltran could be move up to second in the batting order as manager Jerry Manuel is locking for a way to spark some life into his offense, according to MLB.com. "It's a strong consideration if his bat doesn't liven up quickly," Manuel said. |
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| Ty Wigginton's versatility came into play yet again on Saturday as he was placed in the leadoff role for the Astros, according to MLB.com. "I loved leading off in college. I led off regularly my junior year -- at least 30, 40 games," Wigginton said. |
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| Rafael Soriano threw two bullpen sessions in the past week and reported no discomfort in his continually sore elbow, according to MLB.com. |
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| Anibal Sanchez continues to rehab from right shoulder surgery, and he is progressing well, according to the Palm Beach Post. Sanchez's next start will be at Single-A on Tuesday, and he is on schedule to return to the majors on August 1st. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Saturday 7/5, 7:30 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla took BP and fielded some grounders on Saturday though he is still having some difficulty running, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Updating an earlier report, Jolbert Cabrera is indeed progressing well in his recover from a fractured left index finger, and he not only hit in the batting cage on Saturday he also plans to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jorge Cantu, 3B, Florida Marlins | Saturday 7/5, 7:23 PM CT |
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| Jorge Cantu has been scratched from the Marlins lineup on Saturday due to a sore left triceps, according to the Palm Beach Post. Wes Helms will start in his place and hit in the third spot. |
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| Emilio Bonifacio is in the lineup on Saturday night and is serving as the leadoff hitter for the D'backs, according to MLB.com. "I compare him to [Jose] Reyes," manager Doug Melvin said. "I think it's a fair comparison. I think he's got a chance to be a terrific leadoff guy. If he hits the ball on the ground, he has a good chance of being safe |
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| John Van Benschoten appears to be the most obvious choice to fill the rotation spot of the recently demoted Tom Gorzelanny, according to MLB.com. "It's John Van Benschoten's time," GM Neal Huntington said. "We need someone to step up and take that spot and run with it and become a Major League pitcher. John is going to get that first chance." |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Saturday 7/5, 6:51 PM CT |
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| Updating and earlier report, Al Reyes threw a simulated game on Saturday and the results were good, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Mark DeRosa hit his 11th home run of the season, and third in six games for the Cubs on Saturday. |
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| Aramis Ramirez powered his 15th long ball of the year on Saturday and finished with two RBI for the Cubs leaving him with 57 RBI on the season. |
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| Yadier Molina went 1-for-3 on Saturday to extend his hitting streak to 12 games for the Cardinals. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 7/5, 6:41 PM CT |
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| Kerry Wood was saddled with his second loss and fifth blown save on Saturday against the Cardinals. Wood walked two batters, then gave up a double and then a single to blow the game. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 7/5, 6:31 PM CT |
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| Ted Lilly picked up a no-decision against the Cards but he still pitched well allowing two runs over six innings. St. Louis managed seven hits and one walk off Lilly, but he also picked up five strikeouts. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/5, 6:21 PM CT |
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| Kyle Lohse continued his strong work on the hill on Saturday as he held the Cubs to just two runs over seven innings. Lohse walked two batters and permitted two hits while striking out six. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/5, 6:19 PM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel had the game-winning two out, two run single for the Cardinals on Saturday. Ankiel also had two other hits, including his 18th home run, as he knocked in three runs on the day. |
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| Manny Ramirez went 0-for-1 on Saturday as he was hit by three Yankees pitches on the afternoon. |
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| Bill Hall, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 5:02 PM CT |
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| Bill Hall will be in the lineup on Saturday as the Brewers are facing left-hander Paul Maholm, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
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| The Marlins called up reliever Matt Lindstrom from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, the Palm Beach Post reports. |
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| The Marlins have placed reliever Justin Miller on the 15-day DL due to right elbow inflammation, the Palm Beach Post reports. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Saturday 7/5, 3:57 PM CT |
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| Roy Oswalt will miss his re-scheduled start on Tuesday due to a strained left hip abductor, the Houston Chronicle reports. The ace has returned to Houston on Saturday morning. Brandon Backe will take his place against the Pirates. |
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| The Cardinals will activate Cesar Izturis from the DL on Sunday, not Saturday, MLB.com reports. He has been out due to a strained right hamstring suffered on June 21. |
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| The Pirates optioned Tom Gorzelanny to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. The southpaw is 6-7 with a 6.57 ERA and 1.83 WHIP, and he is coming off a rough outing against the Brewers. |
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| Alfonso Soriano took batting practice on Saturday for the first time since fracturing his left ring finger on June 11. "The most important thing is I feel good and there's no pain at all in my hand," he explains to MLB.com. Soriano admits that his left hand is still a little weak, but he hopes to be ready for the All-Star game on July 15. |
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| Brandon Webb, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/5, 2:27 PM CT |
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| Brandon Webb will be the NL starter for the 2008 All-Star game, the New York Post reports. The 2006 Cy Young winner is tied for the major league lead with 12 wins, and he boasts a 3.43 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 100 strikeouts. |
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| Greg Reynolds has been demoted to Triple-A Colorado Springs, the Rocky Mountain News reports. Veteran southpaw Glendon Rusch will be called up to take his place. Reynolds allowed seven hits and seven runs over 1.1 innings on Friday. |
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| The Rockies have placed Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list due to an injured thumb. He needed surgery after he smashed a bat and it splintered into his thumb, the Rocky Mountain News reports. The team has not stated a timetable for his return. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Saturday 7/5, 10:40 AM CT |
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| Al Reyes will throw a simulated game on Saturday. He is on the DL due to right shoulder tendinitis. "Every time he goes out in the bullpen, he feels better," manager Joe Maddon tells the Tampa Tribune. "The recovery's better, he's not as sore. And he's starting to gain more confidence in the arm strength." |
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| Catcher Michael Barrett may be able to return this season, but he will need at least six weeks to recover from a broken nose, fractured right orbital bone, and other facial injuries, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. |
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| Keiichi Yabu, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 10:08 AM CT |
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| Keiichi Yabu reported right shoulder tightness while he was warming up on Friday night, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 7/5, 10:04 AM CT |
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| Nate McLouth wasn't able to play on Friday night. He had an upset stomach on Wednesday and was still feeling the effects. "I spent pretty much all day (Thursday) in bed," McLouth informs the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I don't know if it was something I ate or what." |
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| Randy Flores, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/5, 10:00 AM CT |
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| Randy Flores threw a light bullpen session on Friday night after being cleared by team doctors, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes. The reliever is on the DL due to left ankle inflammation. |
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| Freddy Sanchez was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Friday. He is in a slump due to a hitch in his swing. "Something's got to change, because I'm not getting it done," Sanchez informs the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I'm working every day and, hopefully, I can turn this thing around." The second baseman has been dealing with right shoulder soreness for much of the season. |
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| Moises Alou could resume his rehab assignment on Monday, the New York Daily News reports. He is on the DL due to a strained left calf and had a setback this past week. |
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| Carlos Carrasco could pitch in the Futures Games on July 13 even though he missed his last Double-A start due to right shoulder tightness, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The injury is not believed to be serious. Carrasco, 21, is 5-7 with a 4.18 ERA over 97.0 innings. |
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| David Wright started on Friday despite a sore left groin that caused him to leave Thursday's contest early, the New York Daily News notes. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Friday. |
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| The Brewers are worried that reliever Guillermo Mota may be tipping his pitches, as he's been hit hard recently. "His stuff has been really, really good, but he has not been productive. It kind of boggles my mind," manager Ned Yost tells the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
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| Matt Kemp, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 9:29 AM CT |
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| The Dodgers will be looking to acquire a shortstop before the July 31 trading deadline, and general manager Ned Colletti may be willing to discuss some of the team's formerly "untouchable" players. "We're more open-minded to what we may have to move than we have been in the past," Colletti informs the Los Angeles Daily News. That list could include outfielder Matt Kemp. |
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| Ty Wigginton rejoined the Astros on Friday, although he didn't play. The third baseman was away due to the birth of his third child. Laila Faith Wigginton was delivered on Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle notes. |
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| Josh Johnson threw eight shutout innings for Double-A Carolina on Friday night. He allowed five hits, walked two, and struck out seven. Johnson underwent Tommy John surgery on August 3, 2007 and has made five rehab starts. |
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| Kazuo Matsui did some on-field work prior to Friday's game and remains on track to come off the DL on July 8, the Houston Chronicle reports. He is out due to a strained right hamstring and will not go on a minor league rehab assignment. |
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| Outfielder Cameron Maybin has been placed on the minor league disabled list due to a back injury, the Miami Herald reports. |
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| Manager Cecil Cooper gave slumping outfielder Michael Bourn a day off on Friday. "My leadoff hitter was doing really well and got up to .240, .242 and then got into a slump," Cooper tells the Houston Chronicle. "He's doing the things we want him to do, but he's grinding and the average is going the other way." Darin Erstad started in his place. |
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| Kevin Gregg blew his second straight save on Friday, but the Marlins are sticking with him. "Do we have a quarterback controversy here? It's fine. One-run ballgames are tough, and I got no problems with Kevin Gregg," manager Fredi Gonzalez informs the Miami Herald. |
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| Infielder Jolbert Cabrera hit off a batting tee on Friday. It was his first such work since suffering a compound fracture of his left index finger on June 20. he is expected to take batting practice on Saturday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. |
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| The Cubs weren't able to find any issues with reliever Carlos Marmol tipping his pitches. "We thought we had found something on the plane [Thursday] night, and we looked at it further [Friday], and it wasn't much different, so we don't think that's it," manager Lou Piniella tells the Chicago Sun-Times. "The next step is we run him out there tonight if we need him and get people out." Marmol has allowed 10 runs over his last seven appearances. |
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| Josh Fogg, P, Cincinnati Reds | Saturday 7/5, 8:34 AM CT |
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| Josh Fogg will come off the DL on Saturday and start in place of Aaron Harang against the Nationals, the Cincinnati Enquirer confirms. Fogg has been on the DL due to back spasms. |
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| Micah Owings worked 0.2 innings of hitless relief on Friday night. He will get back into the rotation next Tuesday or Wednesday, the Arizona Republic notes. Owings' last start was skipped due to glute tightness. |
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| Alfonso Soriano was cleared to begin swinging a bat on Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times notes. The outfielder has been out since June 11 due to a broken left ring finger. He could take batting practice this weekend. |
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| Edgar Gonzalez will meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Monday, the Arizona Republic reports. The pitcher is seeking a second opinion on his sore right elbow. Gonzalez may need Tommy John surgery. |
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| Jason Perry, RF, Atlanta Braves | Saturday 7/5, 8:14 AM CT |
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| Outfielder Jason Perry went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in his major league debut on Friday. The 27-year-old rookie started in right field. |
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| Conor Jackson will continue to get the bulk of the work in left field while Eric Byrnes is out, the Arizona Republic reports. He has appeared in 10 games at the spot and opened up first base for Chad Tracy. The Diamondbacks did call up two outfielders on Friday. |
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| Kevin Kouzmanoff went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 5-1 win over Arizona. Both of his hits were singles. |
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